Fermin Lopez trains in protective mask ahead of Barcelona vs Celta
The midfielder was back to work at the weekend.
Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona during training prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 match between Atletico de Madrid and Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on April 13. (Photo by Guillermo Martinez/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Fermin Lopez was back in training on Sunday as Barcelona continue preparations for their next La Liga clash against Celta Vigo in midweek. The midfielder was wearing a protective mask after suffering a nasty facial injury against Atletico in the Champions League that required stitches.
The news will be a boost for Barcelona and means that Lopez looks set to be available for Hansi Flick’s side when they return to La Liga action on Wednesday. 🎭 New armor for Fermín pic. twitter.
com/uBIEXdgxzf — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 19, 2026 There was still no sign of Marc Bernal on Sunday but it is hoped that he will he passed fit in time for the match at Camp Nou. Bernal has been sidelined recently with an ankle sprain, with local media reporting he is expected to be available to face Celta. Barcelona now have just seven games of the season left to play and – with a nine-point lead at the top of the table – will be eager to wrap up the title as quickly as possible.